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Sherry Saxton (left) and her husband, Mike Saxton, both of Jensen Beach, dance to live music during the Hooked on Music festival along the waterfront at Marina Square on Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Fort Pierce. "It's just wonderful," Sherry said about the live music, adding, "It's a great day and we are happy to be here." HOBIE HILER/SPECIAL TO TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS

The 10th Annual Hooked on Music Festival begins 11 a.m. March 31 at Fort Pierce Marina Square. This popular music festival features a variety of musicians, including local artists and nationally-known bands. The annual event continues to grow each year.

The family-friendly block party is great for people of all ages. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will once again bring animals for children to see and there will be an area designated just for children. In the past, my daughter has enjoyed the animals from the sanctuary and make crafts at the Home Depot activity area.

“You don’t want to miss local acts such as Live Bait, Jedi Magic Carousel, Felix Moss and the Easy people," said Donna Burke, the event organizer.

There also will be a new band from Boston called Ripe, a talented group of seven musicians who met at Berklee College of Music, she said.

“We also have the band Ballyhoo back this year to headline the event. They have sold more than 30,000 copies of their 5 albums, and are a group not to miss.”

In addition, a band called The Movement is back for their second appearance at the festival. Music lovers also can hear the Arizona band Katastro.

Many local favorites who have been with the festival since the beginning also will be playing, including Moska Project, TJB, Ryan Owens, and Felix Moss.

In addition to the music and children’s activities, there will be vendors and food trucks, too.

If you want the VIP treatment, you can purchase a ticket for $80 which will give you access to the Jim Beam VIP tent and the Hop Life Brewery Green Room at Cobb’s Landing. The VIP status includes a taco bar, cookies and snacks, give-a-ways, and beverages such as Bud Light, Tito’s, Jim Beach, Climax moonshine, Cruzan rum, and Lunazul tequila.

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'I love it. We've been here since 12:30, it's great,' said Kerrie Hale of Stuart (middle) after dancing music performed by Kurt Stevens and his band on Saturday during eighth annual Hooked on Music Festival along Avenue A and Melody Lane in downtown Fort Pierce. The festival featured performances by number of local and national musical groups, local cuisine, a kid's zone, and more. (JEREMIAH WILSON/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS)